tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47179706793205130152024-03-04T23:21:49.337-08:00Love. Create. Celebrate. Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.comBlogger468125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-74803054477010929392014-05-23T21:18:00.003-07:002014-05-23T21:18:37.253-07:00New Site!Visit me on my new blog site at: <a href="http://www.lovecreatecelebrate.com/">www.lovecreatecelebrate.com</a>!<br />
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See you there!!Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-33483751175383112342014-05-20T20:00:00.000-07:002014-05-20T20:00:00.249-07:00Our Little Fish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our baby girl is four and a half months old now. </div>
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We figured she was old enough to go for a swim! </div>
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We assumed that she would like the pool, since she relishes her time in the bathtub. </div>
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We were right! </div>
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She LOVED it. </div>
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We planned for a short trip, not knowing what to expect, but we ended up staying for a couple of hours! Our happy girl was looking around, smiling and enjoying every minute! </div>
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Nap time came and went without a peep or a cry. </div>
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The photo from the top left is her very first moment going into the pool :) </div>
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The only unhappy moment was when Daddy dunked her under the water… she said that was scary. But, the sadness quickly passed.. the pool is just too much fun to be sad!</div>
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I love soaking up all of these firsts. </div>
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Now I can't wait for the seconds, and thirds… I have a feeling she is going to LOVE swimming with mommy and daddy all the time :) </div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-90167763301886164682014-05-19T21:32:00.001-07:002014-05-19T21:32:13.748-07:00DIY Baby Feather Headband<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you underwhelmed by the giant flower headbands that everyone puts on their baby girls?</div>
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Or just looking for something different?</div>
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Personally, I like the flower headbands, but I was also looking for something unique. </div>
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I'm really loving feathers these days - on cards, on scrapbook pages… why not on headbands?</div>
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Here's a quick and easy tutorial on how to make a feather headband for your little one :) </div>
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Two colours of felt</div>
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The rest is very simple! </div>
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<i>[Note: the sizes are perfect for my 4 month old girl]</i></div>
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1. Cut the background felt piece into a 10cm x 3cm rectangle, and the front piece into a 5.5cm x 3cm (just under) piece. </div>
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2. Cut your elastic to 34cm.</div>
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3. To cut the feathers, first fold them in half lengthwise. Then cut a curve onto the bottom, and a point at the top. Unfold the rectangle to reveal the feather shape. Then randomly cut out some notches to give the feather texture. </div>
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4. Next I handstiched the ends of the elastic together with my embroidery thread. </div>
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5. Finally, I lined up the feathers where I wanted them on the elastic. I chose to put the feathers to the side so that the tip of them came about 1-2cm past the midpoint of the elastic band. Once the feathers are in place, hand stitch them on.</div>
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I was <i>very</i> happy with the end result! So much so that I went ahead a made a few more! </div>
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Some for my baby girl, and some for baby shower gifts :) </div>
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Here are a couple pictures of my beautiful baby girl rocking her feather headband :) </div>
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Hope you found some inspiration! </div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-60694205924765739232014-05-17T06:58:00.000-07:002014-05-17T06:58:26.809-07:00Running Update<div style="text-align: center;">
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A few people have asked how <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/03/learning-to-run-again.html" target="_blank">my running</a> was going. </div>
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New baby… stroller… is it all working?<br />
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Well, I'll be honest: It's not going as smoothly as I hoped!</div>
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You know those naive first time moms that think they'll have time for everything after their baby is born? Ya, that was me... </div>
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Making time to run (for someone who doesn't love running) was hard when I was at home with just my husband, but it is <i>waaaay</i> harder with a baby. </div>
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You have to plan around feedings and changes and naps. </div>
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You have to time things perfectly to avoid meltdowns.<br />
You have to work around the weather... I used to run in the rain! </div>
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Despite the challenges, I am trying. I'm still not up to snuff, but I'm slowly improving. It takes time to get your body back into the swing of things after a long hiatus. </div>
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Then there's the added weight of a baby and stroller that have to get pushed down the road and up the hills.<br />
Even though I don't feel like I'm improving with the stroller, I went out without the babykins one day and I was able to run a solid 10 minutes again. So much easier!! lol.<br />
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Running with the stroller is important to me, not only because I want to be fit, but also because I want Ellie to be used to going outside, getting fresh air, and being active. Not sure how that's gonna work when there's a second baby V... but for now, running with my stroller is a good option! <br />
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My goal is still to run a 5K in the fall.<br />
If you talk to me, ask me how my running's going! Accountability motivates me :) <br />
Wish me luck! </div>
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The one thing I don't like about winter ending: the start of spring cleaning. <br />
I think the fact that I<i> chose</i>, of my own free will, to clean my home from top to bottom classifies me as an adult. It is official.<br />
Gone are the days of "No mom. I'll do it later..." and coming are the days of "No mom, I'll do it later!" lol. <br />
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Spring cleaning this year was a full day event, and we're not even done yet. </div>
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We tackled a LOT of area over one day... with a baby I might add! </div>
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All of the normal cleaning (bathrooms, floors, counters, laundry, baby changing, etc.), but then on top of that we cleaned baseboards, windows, fridges, cupboards, blinds. We went cleaning cray cray.<br />
Notice no pictures of us... no one needs to see pictures of gross, messy, cleaning machines, haha. </div>
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I'm writing this post primarily so that I can look back on this weekend one day when I have four needy children, a puppy, and a chaotic home and say, "Look... once, way back then, I<i> use</i> to clean my house!"</div>
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Despite wasting an entire Saturday with housework, it feels <i>really</i> good to have the place all spick 'n span! </div>
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Next step: this (below) mess. The pantry <u>will be</u> organized one day!<br />
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I already bought some nice shelf liners, and some perfectly sized bins to label and sort items (one of them is pictured... with a bunch of junk thrown in to test if the size was right, lol).<br />
Excited about organizing a pantry? Definitely classifies as adult behaviour.<br />
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Do you have an annual Spring cleaning plan? Or do you clean well all year long (unlike me!)? <br />
Happy Spring! </div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-23211161766199033982014-05-13T21:19:00.002-07:002014-05-13T21:19:36.531-07:00H2H Challenge: A Banner Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I chose to incorporate some into the wedding card I was making :) </div>
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I really like the way the card turned out. White and black together are iconic for wedding cards in my opinion... plus a little splash of red - the colour of love! <br />
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Paper: Black, White Daisy, Cranberry, and<br />
pages from the Making Memories wedding paper collection<br />
Ink: Black<br />
Stamps: the Happy Couple (including the stamping on the red cardstock)<br />
Accessories: Rhinestone Stickers (Michaels)<br />
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-65669744074692568272014-05-12T17:15:00.005-07:002014-05-12T17:15:56.031-07:001st Mother's Day<br />
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Mother's Day brought a whole new meaning for me this year!<br />
I've always celebrated Mother's Day by honoring my Mother (& recently Mother-in-law), but this was the first year I was celebrated.<br />
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My husband and my daughter spoiled me with love and kisses and gifts!<br />
We had an amazing time relaxing as a family, and a wonderful meal spent with his side of the family, honouring all the ladies. <br />
Bacon, baby giggles, BBQ, and sangria were all involved - can't go wrong!<br />
I'm so lucky to have so many people around me that love me, and I'm blessed to be able to share that same love with my precious, perfect daughter too.<br />
It was a <u>lovely</u> weekend.</div>
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Happy Mother's Day to all those who have children, lost children, longed for children, or worked with children - you were all honoured this weekend! </div>
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Here are some pictures of my daughter and I on my 1st Mother's Day:</div>
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Ellie joined us for mommy's favourite breakfast - bacon and tomato sandwiches! <br />
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Ellie also wanted to wear her favourite socks for the occasion :) <br />
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Pictures with Grandma (and her pink ball!) <br />
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-63376757799577146822014-05-11T17:34:00.001-07:002014-05-11T17:34:02.206-07:00Four months<div style="text-align: center;">
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Eleanor is now 14 lbs 2 oz, and 24.5 inches long!<br />
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Learned to grab her toys. Mouthing like crazy! Loving her bunny and her pink ball. Pulling mom's hair out and admiring her necklaces daily. She bears all her weight on her legs - just needs help to balance. Learning her belly laugh. Watches the puppies very closely. Still screams like a banshee (without warning!) when she wants something. Visited BC and met her cousins. Put her toes in the sand. Saw the ocean. Took pictures with mountains. Starting to roll onto her side. Still despises tummy time. Still adores bath time. Finding her voice: babbling, laughing, and hollering. Just the most perfect baby. So far month four is the best month ever!<br />
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Time for another challenge! I'm really starting to get into these. I always have cards to make, but the challenges from the<a href="http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"> Heart 2 Heart challenge blog</a> are giving me a fresh starting point each time! </div>
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This weeks challenge was to incorporate "5" into the project somehow. </div>
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I chose to do this by using 5 types Close to My Heart products (this was broad enough that I could basically make whatever I wanted! lol). </div>
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Here are the products I used for all the cards below: </div>
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1. Paper: Ivy Lane Duos Paper, Cocoa cardstock, and Hollyhock cardstock<br />
2. Ink: Hollyhock, Cocoa (and Smokey Plum and Sweet Leaf below)<br />
3. Gold Glitter Trim<br />
4. Sequin Dot Assortment<br />
5. Acrylic Stamp Sets: Ivy Lane Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set, Chantilly Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set, <a href="http://lindi.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7471&CatalogID=1835" target="_blank">Holiday Tags</a>, <a href="http://lindi.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7082&CatalogID=1835" target="_blank">Joyful Birthday</a>, <a href="http://lindi.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7453&CatalogID=1829" target="_blank">Wild Wonders</a></div>
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Since I was on a roll, and already in cardmaking mode... I decided to use the same products to make a couple more cards! </div>
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Here are my cards for mother's day this year.</div>
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<i>(sorry to spoil the surprise mom!)</i> </div>
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And here are a couple of birthday cards I put together :) </div>
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I couldn't decide which font I liked better... or which sequin placement. </div>
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I think they both turned out nicely though! </div>
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I'm glad to be breastfeeding. Very happy!<br />
But, for a woman like me that is always on the go, learning to slow down for breastfeeding can be a challenge. In fact, for me, it was nearly impossible. </div>
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Sometimes I relish the time to sit and relax and stare at how beautiful my baby is, but for the most part, I wish I was being more productive. Most of the time I'm feeling bad for sitting while my husband makes dinner (although I absolutely am doing something important too!). Most of the time I'm making lists in my head of things I can do once the baby is done feeding. Most of the time I'm grateful for that one free hand!<br />
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For those like me who like to keep busy (like me!), here are 10 things I do while breastfeeding:<br />
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<li><b>Read</b> - Have some books to catch up on? Reading is a great way to pass the time while your baby is eating. When I read while I'm feeding her, the time flies by. </li>
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<li><b>Catch up on shows </b>- This is an easy, effortless thing to do for the exhausted new mama. I definitely spent some early feeds watching shows. And amen to Netflix! Am I right?? I watched the entire series of Downton Abbey while I was feeding Ellie. Just pausing the show when she was done eating, and restarting it during the next feed. </li>
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<li><b>Visit with others</b> - I have called people by phone, through Skype, and through FaceTime (with the screen angled upwards!). Since you're sitting anyway, why not catch up with a friend or family member? Once I was more comfortable, I could feed her and visit with people anywhere! My kitchen table, Starbucks, the library… anywhere.</li>
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<li><b>Hydrate and have a snack</b> - This is an easy, obvious one, but hard to do if you don't plan ahead. Once you are in feeding mode, there's no getting up for snacks. What I usually did was set up a water glass and a snack (e.g. a banana or a cookie) between feedings so that it was ready for me the next time I sat down to breastfeed. </li>
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<li><b>Plan</b> - I often used this time to make grocery lists or plan things that had to get done that day. I wrote lists on post-it notes or on my iPhone while I was feeding. </li>
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<li><b>Rest</b> - Its not often that we are forced to relax. Sitting while you breastfeed is as good an opportunity as any! Pray, meditate, breath deeply. Do whatever it is that makes you feel rejuvenated.</li>
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<li><b>Surf the web</b> - if you have a smart phone or a tablet, this is especially easy. I spend lots of time on my iPad: checking others' blogs, pinning on Pinterest, reading e-mails. In fact, its rare that I spend time online these days unless I'm blogging or feeding my daughter. </li>
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<li><b>Listen to your iPod or book on tape</b> - For the music lovers out there. Breastfeeding offers the perfect opportunity to sit and listen. Take advantage. </li>
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<li><b>Text </b>- If you only get a text from me once every few hours, now you know why! Feeding provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with your messages, and to text some recent phone pictures to your mom that lives 3 provinces away :) </li>
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<li><b>Be still. Connect and bond with your baby</b> - This is the last item, but certain not the least important. It's so important to just stop sometimes and remember how precious and important that little baby is. Stare into her eyes, smile at her, talk to her, and connect with her. </li>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-74256709503813702162014-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:002014-05-06T09:00:05.502-07:00Comfort with Breastfeeding<div style="text-align: center;">
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Before I became a mother, I had NO idea how time-consuming breastfeeding is. </div>
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No idea!</div>
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The reason you see new mom's breastfeeding their children all over the place, is because they have to. </div>
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Fact: Babies eat all day and night. Hour after hour. No matter what. </div>
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And let me tell you… breastfeeding was a learning curve! No way to prepare for it.<br />
I read a bunch of books and pamphlets. I even met with the lactation consultant ahead of time at my local public health centre so that I could be maximally prepared.<br />
But I still wasn't prepared. 90% of the learning came after my daughter was born.<br />
Ironically, I was blessed by the time with my daughter in the NICU because it gave us some much needed support from the excellent nurses on that floor. They taught me everything I now know about breastfeeding, and they made the whole process stress-free.<br />
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At one point, I wondered if I would even be able to breastfeed. I understand that some people just can't, but I'm so glad that I didn't stop trying when one nurse suggested formula at the hospital. I'm glad that the other nurses stuck with me, that I persevered, and that my daughter is a healthy, growing baby.<br />
It wasn't a quick, easy thing for me (although I hear some people get lucky that way!), but it slowly started to get smoother. Then, there came a point (like every mama and baby) when we develop a rhythm. Now she knows what to do. I know how to make her happy. We shift in and out of the process with minimal cries and squeals.<br />
Comfort with breastfeeding means I can feed her almost anywhere. It means that I can feed in front of almost anyone. And it means I almost always have a hand free! </div>
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It's definitely true that you can be somewhat tied down with breastfeeding. And I can only imagine how that feeling multiplies when you have one or more other kids bidding for your attention!<br />
But it's worth it.<br />
The bond. The connection. The health benefits. The love.<br />
Definitely worth it.<br />
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Little Miss Ellie got to put her toes into the sand for the first time last week :) </div>
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Our family spent a wonderful two weeks visiting family on the ocean coast of British Columbia and it was so rejuvenating to spend time with family. </div>
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Sunshine, oceans, mountains, family, and ice cream = great vacation.</div>
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Here's some snippets from our vacation:</div>
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First visit with a couple of her cousins <3<br />
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First Easter egg!<br />
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More cousin love <3 <i>(and matching mint green!)</i><br />
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Showing off her new skills: grabbing and mouthing<br />
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Vancouver sight-seeing<br />
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Mama can eat sushi again!<br />
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Visiting Stanley Park :)<br />
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"I don't like grass Daddy!!"<br />
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My handy husband helping with some renos :)<br />
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Beginning to roll over! One of the many skills her cousins taught her :)<br />
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Granville Island :)<br />
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"Stop taking pictures mommy!"<br />
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Her selfie skills still need some work...<br />
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Ellie's first visit to the Ocean…had to include ice cream for Daddy...<br />
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Family photo!<br />
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Every good vacation must come to an end.<br />
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-39861460981829880202014-04-29T13:40:00.001-07:002014-04-29T13:40:38.498-07:00H2H Challenge: Florals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Heart to Heart Challenge</a> this week was to incorporate flowers into your design. </div>
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I chose to add flowers by incorporating floral papers, stamps, and accessories into a page design for my newborn daughter.</div>
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Since I'm making a scrapbook for her, and not a baby book, I thought it was important to find some way of recording her milestones (i.e. first step, first raspberries, weights, etc.) in the scrapbook. That's how I came up with the idea of making a pouch with pull-out tags. I used a stamp from the Artbooking CTMH cricut collection to make the journalling rectangle that I will record her information on from month to month. </div>
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<i>(all CTMH unless otherwise stated) </i></div>
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Paper: from the Ivy Lane Paper Pack</div>
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Stamps: Heart, "lovely", and journalling spot all from the <a href="http://lindi.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7387&CatalogID=1740" target="_blank">Artbooking cricut collection</a></div>
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Ink: Smokey Plum and Hollyhock</div>
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Others: Ivy Lane Assortmant, Purple Glitter Gems, Purple Shimmer Trim, <a href="http://canada.michaels.com/Recollections-Large-Create-Tags/C_sb3945,default,pd.html" target="_blank">kraft paper gift tags</a> (Recollections from Michaels), purple embroidery thread, and words cut out with the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge</div>
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See the rest of the H2H Challenge entries <a href="http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/04/spring-into-spring-with-flowers.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Hope you like it!</div>
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There are a few obvious advantages of having family in Southern BC: warmth, beaches, and proximity to the border for cheap shopping! </div>
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When our family suggested crossing the border for a little retail therapy, I jumped at the chance. </div>
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Who would say no to that??</div>
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Well… maybe my husband would… but he knows how much I like it!</div>
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So in the middle of our holiday, we took the baby over the border for some more driving. </div>
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Here she is sleeping in the back seat: </div>
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Our first pit stop was to see the beautiful tulip fields in full bloom. </div>
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Photo credit goes to my nephew (it was too muddy for me to trudge in with my white shoes!).</div>
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We only took pictures at the yellow and red fields, but there were sooo many beautiful colours. </div>
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I still think the classic red tulip is my favourite though :) </div>
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And then mama taught her baby a very valuable life skill: how to shop!</div>
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We did a lot of shopping in two days, but I only took a couple of pictures. </div>
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Summer clothes for mommy and Ellie, and some toys for Daddy. </div>
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She was actually very good again. For the most part, she settled easily in her stroller. We just needed a few feeding breaks throughout the day. We also held her a few times so that she could get out of the stroller. A weekend shopping trip like this will be <i>very</i> different in another year, when we have a mobile baby that doesn't want to be stuck in the stroller, but for now, it worked just fine!</div>
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Ellie relaxed alongside the rest of us after a day full of shopping and enjoyed her first stay in a hotel room :) She also practiced her newest skills: grabbing her ball (on purpose!) and bringing it up to her mouth!</div>
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If you noticed, I questioned whether or not I completed this goal in the title. </div>
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I added "Leave Canada" to my <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/01/14-of-14.html" target="_blank">14 of 14 goal list</a>, but I also had it on last years list. </div>
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And I used a very similar <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2013/02/12-leave-canada.html" target="_blank">trip into Washington last year</a> to complete the same goal - lame! </div>
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Also, we have another (think different continent!) exciting trip planned for later in the year *fingers crossed*. So, technically… this goal is done. But actually, I'm not calling it done. Because you can't use the same trip twice! And because there are exciting border-crossing trips yet to come for this little family :) </div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-20843383955135263462014-04-25T17:10:00.000-07:002014-04-25T17:10:20.975-07:00Winter Maternity Scrapbooking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With my beautiful baby girl being a growing 3-month old now, I may be a little bit late on sharing some of my maternity scrapbook pages, but better late than never, right?!</div>
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I used some leftover scrapbook supplies from my own collection, and some CTMH materials, and I'm very happy with the colour combinations. </div>
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I needed a layout that would maximize the number of photos I could display, and I needed colours that highlighted the colours in our outfits from the beautiful maternity photos that <a href="http://delightfullydomestic.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a> took for us!</div>
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<i>(all Close to My Heart unless stated)</i></div>
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Paper: Purple and red coloured ones are scraps from my collection; blue and white are from the CTMH Frosted scrapbooking kit</div>
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Ink: Crystal Blue and Twilight</div>
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Stamps: Hearts, words, and snowflakes from the Frosted workshop; journalling spot from the Artbooking stamp collection</div>
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Accessories: Purple shimmer trim, 3D foam tape</div>
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See <a href="http://lindi.ctmh.com/">lindi.ctmh.com</a> for more info on Close to My Heart products!</div>
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<i>{xoxo}</i></div>
Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-74009258830766626762014-04-23T13:00:00.000-07:002014-04-23T13:00:02.521-07:00Travelling with a Baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Our <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/04/babys-first-road-trip.html" target="_blank">first short road trip</a> went fairly well, so when my husband got some time off work we decided to head to BC to surprise some family members and let them meet our daughter :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This drive feels long and tedious on a good day, so I had no idea what to expect travelling down with a three month old baby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We were aiming for a 16 hour trip. Four more hours than the usual 12-ish. Enough time for a few feeds, stretches, and meals. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With adults you can plan to shorten these stops to 20 minutes (at the most!) at a time, but with a baby, the stop times easily double. Especially as the day crawls on, when her naps get shorter and her energy levels get higher. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">But again… being the amazing baby that she is, she exceeded my expectations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">She. Was. Amazing!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We stopped four short times on the whole ride down. A total of only 14 hours. She slept and played like a champ throughout the entire trip. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Her sleep schedule has been a bit wonky since we arrived in BC, but she's still sleeping a solid 8 hours at night - can't complain about that!</span></div>
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<b>Tip #1</b> - Leave early.</div>
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We left at 3am. She usually sleeps until 7am, so we guessed that it we woke her up at 3am, she would sleep all the way to Jasper (4-ish hours), and we were right!</div>
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<b>Tip #2</b> - Get some fresh air along the way!</div>
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We made sure we got out of the car every time we stopped. </div>
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A little fresh air and walking will do wonders for a grumpy baby (& a grumpy adult, lol)!</div>
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<i>Sidenote: we ALWAYS stop at the Bear's Paw Bakery in Jasper - delicious scones!!</i></div>
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<b>Tip #3</b> - Bring your own food! </div>
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If you are breastfeeding, choose foods that are easy to eat with one hand. I usually just jumped in the backseat to feed her when we were stopped and ate a snack or a meal at the same time. </div>
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A little bit of prep saves lots of time in the long run! </div>
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For this trip we brought egg salad sandwiches, veggies, vegetable dip, fruit salad (not pictured) and delicious homemade <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/02/nutella-fudge-cookies.html" target="_blank">nutella cookies</a> :) </div>
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<b>Tip #4 </b>- Give the baby time to stretch! </div>
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We let our little one kick around in the backseat after I fed her so that she's have a little more freedom to flail her arms and legs around. Being cramped in that car seat all day isn't very much fun… </div>
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We also had a little bit of fun letting her try on hats and drive the truck :) </div>
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<b>Tip #5</b> - Give her some toys to play with. </div>
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At three months, our baby girl isn't big on toys, but it was still good to have a few rattles to shake and distract her in the car. </div>
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She definitely protested when we put her back in her car seat, but I sat in the back with her and played with her to help calm her until she got tired. Then I threw a blanket over the car seat to mimic the darkness of nighttime and minimize visual distractions. It usually took her about 2 minutes to doze off. </div>
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In case you were wondering… the surprise when we reached our destination was worth it!<br />
Our niece and nephew had no idea we were coming :)<br />
It was great!<br />
Watch the surprise for yourself:</div>
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Any more roadtrip tips for me?<br />
I'm sure that this won't be our last one! I'll take all the tips I can get :)<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">{xoxo}</span></i></div>
Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-8010996816644235962014-04-20T18:00:00.000-07:002014-04-20T18:00:00.812-07:00Happy Easter!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><i>"Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end." </i></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><i>-John 13:1</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am excited to celebrate the sacrifice that God made, allowing His only Son to die for my sins. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I get far too wrapped in decorating my home and baking egg-themed treats this time of year. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Time to re-focus my prayers and thanksgiving. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Although I plan to celebrate with my kids by hiding eggs, eating chocolate bunnies, and dyeing Easter eggs, I also plan to share the story of how Christ died for us and rose again. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I plan to install God's love into their hearts and plant seeds of hope and joy. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #37404e;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am excited to celebrate Easter always. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">He is risen indeed! </span></span></div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-44860725743626432792014-04-19T18:00:00.000-07:002014-04-19T18:00:00.459-07:00Easter Baby Leg Warmers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These days, my baby girl is kicking like crazy all the time.</div>
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No wonder she sleeps through the night with all of the energy she's spending on bicycling those little legs! It is so fun to just watch her kick her legs around and explore her world in new ways. </div>
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This week I decided to snap a few photos of her moving around so I put her in some adorbs Easter-egg-coloured baby leg warmers to show off her moves :)<br />
<i>(they are made by <a href="http://www.babylegs.com/#" target="_blank">BabyLegs</a> if you're wondering)</i></div>
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Seriously? Is there anything cuter than this??</div>
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<i>ps - Doesn't she look taller already?!</i></div>
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Happy Easter Weekend!</div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-4217263534650112452014-04-18T18:00:00.000-07:002014-04-18T18:00:00.031-07:00Spring Lemon Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite the fact that I'm trying to get fit, and despite the fact that my husband and I have <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/03/lent-2014_26.html" target="_blank">given up after dinner desserts and snacks for lent</a>, I've had a lot of baked goods in the house recently. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's actually been a good test of my willpower! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Learning to say no to after dinner snacks is not easy, but breaking my rules is a lot more tempting when there are fresh desserts on the counter every night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I am learning two lessons from the constant availability of sweet treats: how to avoid the temptation of delicious (aka bad for my health) food, and how to properly plan my food for the day so that I can enjoy my sweet treats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Do those seem like opposites to anyone else?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm merely making sure I eat a salad for lunch so that I can have a treat for dessert :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This life lesson was prompted by a delicious buttermilk lemon sheet cake I made the other day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After one of our wonderful weekend breakfasts (think waffles, eggs, bacon…) we had leftover buttermilk, so I went searching for a Spring recipe to use it in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Does anything say Spring better than lemon flavoured treats?? Well cadbury mini eggs… but I went with <i>solely</i> the lemon option this time. And I was not disappointed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I found <a href="http://www.franklyentertaining.com/2011/02/22/lemon-buttermilk-sheet-cake/" target="_blank">this recipe</a>, and magically had all of the ingredients in the house already :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I had to keep my cake in the oven for about 45 minutes (thank you northern altitude/climate…), and I used a bit less sugar in the icing than they did, but other than that, I followed the recipe to a tee! Oh…and I didn't really let anything cool before I taste tested it, lol… too much anticipation! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yummm :) </span></div>
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I will make this again when leftover buttermilk burdens my kitchen. Everyone I served it too was impressed. A very well-liked cake and another baking success!</div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-163569349676219272014-04-17T18:00:00.000-07:002014-04-17T18:00:00.743-07:00DIY Stained Mason Jars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you seen these coloured mason jars before?</div>
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I've seen them in pictures, but I've never seen them in a store!</div>
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So I decided to make some. Can't be that hard, right?</div>
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Well, its not. And bonus: I had all the necessary tools on hand already.<br />
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Mod Podge</div>
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3. Pour the water and mod podge mixture back out of the jar, leaving a thin coating inside. Make sure to coat the lip of the jar as you pour it out. Wipe off any mixture on the outside of the jar. If you leave too much mixture in the jar, the jar stain isn't as uniform so try to only leave a thin layer.<br />
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4. When ready, place the jar upside down on baking sheet with wax paper in the oven. Bake for 3 minutes. When done, turn the jar right side up. Carefully wipe the excess water and mod podge mixture from the lip of the jar with a paper towel. Then place the jar right side up in the oven and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the stain is clear on the jar. If you're not sure if its done, a bit of extra time doesn't harm it. </div>
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And here is the finished product:</div>
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I even used some in my recent <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/04/spring-mantle.html" target="_blank">Easter/Spring mantle</a> display:</div>
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Why pay extra money for these jars when you can do it yourself?!?</div>
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Lemon is the flavour of the Spring. </div>
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Am I right? Or am I right?</div>
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Lemony goodness screams Springtime. </div>
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Or maybe its just the colour yellow that screams Spring…. but something about the prospect of sunshine coming out, leaving the house without a coat, and pulling out my rain boots makes me want to bake lemon treats. </div>
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So I made some cupcakes :) </div>
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These cupcakes were moist and airy, and a snap to create! Hope you like the recipe! </div>
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1/2 cup butter (softened)</div>
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1 cup granulated sugar</div>
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2 large eggs</div>
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</div>
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1 tsp. baking powder</div>
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1/4 tsp. baking soda </div>
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1/4 tsp salt</div>
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2/3 cup sour cream</div>
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1 tbsp. finely grated lemon rind</div>
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1/4 cup lemon juice</div>
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1/4 cup butter (softened)</div>
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2 cups icing sugar</div>
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1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind</div>
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2 tbsp. lemon juice</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">In bowl, beat butter until light. Add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time until smooth. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, lemon rind, and lemon juice. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Stir a third of the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then half of the lemon mixture. Repeat, finishing with the remaining dry ingredients.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Spread over cupcakes - I used a thick icing tip to create a circle, and placed mini eggs in the centre for a festive Easter "birds nest" idea :) </li>
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Honestly, if you're looking for a moist lemon cupcake, this one is delicious! </div>
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And still moist days later :) </div>
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<i>{xoxo}</i></div>
Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-25790196211873958842014-04-15T18:00:00.000-07:002014-04-15T18:00:00.999-07:00Washi Tape Easter Garland<br />
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As time flies by, my love for washi tape only grows. </div>
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Its nothing special, really. I envy the person that came up with it! It's just decorative tape! </div>
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But it has so many simple uses to spice up your life. </div>
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If you don't believe me, just check out my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/lindivs/washi-wonder/" target="_blank">washi wonder Pinterest board</a>. </div>
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I had so many nice Spring washi tape colours and I knew I needed to do something decorative with them. So I found <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0By6rJUcs-6s1UUszMVc3STAwUW8/edit" target="_blank">this egg pattern</a>, printed it, and covered the eggs with washi tape for a festive Easter garland. </div>
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Then I hung the simple garland all over my photo wall using embroidery string :) </div>
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I can't wait until Ellie is old enough to do crafts with me. </div>
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This would be a <u>great</u> and simple craft to do with her! </div>
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Easy touch of Spring for our living room :) </div>
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Prepare yourselves… here comes the first of many Spring and Easter posts! </div>
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This past year I began decorating my mantle to represent different times of the year (see my <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2013/10/fall-diy-decorating.html" target="_blank">Fall mantle</a>, or <a href="http://lindiv.blogspot.ca/2014/03/st-patricks-day-mantle.html" target="_blank">St. Patricks day</a> mantle).</div>
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It's an easy and effective way to get me excited about each new season and holiday. </div>
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Plus, it usually adds a new splash of colour to our living room :) </div>
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I cut out the letters for the word "SPRING" on my cricut. </div>
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The bunny was a picture I found online, traced and cut out on white paper. </div>
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I think the bird cages, eggs, grass and flowers all scream "Springtime!"</div>
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The coloured mason jars were made by moi <i>(tutorial coming soon)</i>! </div>
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Hope you enjoyed seeing my spring mantle on display :) </div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-2977820403544095242014-04-13T18:28:00.002-07:002014-04-13T18:28:37.795-07:00My Favourite Husband<div style="text-align: center;">
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If you haven't met my husband, you really should. </div>
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You really, really should.</div>
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He's amazing. </div>
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Best one I've had so far!</div>
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As we celebrate his birthday this year, I'm thinking back on the past year knowing that I couldn't have done any of it without him.</div>
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My pregnancy brought with it mood swings, crazy trips for food, and constant walks (because it's good for the baby!). Our newborn gave rise to more mood swings, sleep deprivation, and crying at all hours of the day. </div>
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My man took it all in a stride. </div>
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It helps that he sleeps through most of the midnight waking and crying… </div>
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But honestly, he was amazing. </div>
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He obliged when I demanded things unnecessarily. He stayed silent when I entered one of my "do-not-talk-to-me" hormonal states. He hugged me when I needed attention. He took care of the baby when I needed a break. </div>
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He loved me. Every. Single. Day.<br />
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My heart smiles each time he holds our baby girl. </div>
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I grin as I write this, just thinking about her smiling up at him as he whistles and talks to her. </div>
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She loves her Daddy. </div>
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We love him from the moon and back. </div>
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Happy birthday (almost) to my amazing husband!!</div>
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<i>(Now don't let this post get to your head… lol)</i></div>
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Lindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16581598914485236386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717970679320513015.post-57583020393691992242014-04-11T14:54:00.001-07:002014-04-11T14:55:51.833-07:00Three months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eleanor is now 12lbs, 9 oz, and 24 inches long.<br />
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She is playful and happy. Loves when grandma and Daddy whistle. She's gaining core strength every day. She hates tummy time, but its motivating her to roll off her belly. She still protests her naps, but she sleeps a glorious 8 hours (at least!). She loves to smile and she's perfecting her giggle. Lots of exploring. Loves to sit in new rooms in the house. She goos and coos regularly. Makes eye contact. Recognizes mommy and daddy's faces. Loves her sparkly purple pants! (oh wait… maybe that's me…). She still loves baths, daddy, sleeping, and more recently sticking her entire fist in her mouth. So far month three is the best month ever.</div>
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Love watching my baby grow!<br />
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<i>{xoxo}</i></div>
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